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The Legendary consecration of Westminster Abbey, The Fisherman's Vision. Legend says that a shrine was first built where the Abbey is now located in 616 on a site then known as Thorney Island
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The Legendary consecration of Westminster Abbey, The Fisherman's Vision. Legend says that a shrine was first built where the Abbey is now located in 616 on a site then known as Thorney Island
2915353 The Legendary consecration of Westminster Abbey, The Fisherman's Vision. Legend says that a shrine was first built where the Abbey is now located in 616 on a site then known as Thorney Island, which became a place of pilgrimage after a fisherman on the River Thames saw a vision of Saint Peter there. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan
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© © Hilary Morgan / Bridgeman Images
Abbey Consecration Fisherman Legendary Peter Vision Westminster
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This print captures the legendary consecration of Westminster Abbey, known as The Fisherman's Vision. According to legend, a shrine was originally built on Thorney Island in 616, which eventually became the site of the iconic Abbey we know today. The story goes that a humble fisherman on the River Thames had a miraculous vision of Saint Peter at this very spot, leading to its significance as a place of pilgrimage.
The image itself is steeped in history and mystery, transporting us back to a time when faith and folklore intertwined seamlessly. The architectural details of Westminster Abbey are striking against the backdrop of this ancient tale, reminding us of the enduring power of belief and tradition.
As we gaze upon this photograph from The Illustrated London News dated 1910, we can almost feel the weight of centuries past pressing down upon us. It serves as a poignant reminder that some places hold secrets and stories beyond our comprehension - like whispers from another world reaching out to touch our own.
In capturing this momentous event through their lens, Fine Art Finder has preserved not just an image but a piece of living history for generations to come. Let us marvel at the Fisherman's Vision and pay homage to those who came before us with reverence and awe.
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